The Media Center for the upcoming seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai was put into official operation on Sunday morning, two days ahead of the event's opening.
The expo is scheduled to be held from Nov 5 to 10 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, the main venue for the CIIE.
Nearly 3,800 journalists at home and aboard have signed up for the event. To better accommodate the coverage needs, the media center opened one day earlier than in the previous years.
The center will host more than 10 press conferences, providing attendees with authorized information and updates to the expo.
Moreover, in-depth discussions, academic salons, and panel sessions are expected to be held at the center throughout the CIIE.
According to the Ministry of Commerce, foreign bank cards will be accepted for catering payments at the CIIE. The expo will feature a 5,000-square-meter catering zone and offer food delivery services to all booths.
The seventh CIIE has attracted participants from 152 countries, regions and international organizations, and achieved a new record with 297 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders set to attend.
Since its first edition in 2018, the expo has become an important platform, spotlighting China's new development paradigm, high-standard opening up, and presenting opportunities for the whole world.
Media center for 7th CIIE put into operation
